Ayumu Imazu Concert 2027, Tokyo, Japan

• January 31, 2027
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• January 31, 2027
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What to expect in 2027

Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 at Nippon Budokan is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 2027, marking a major new stage in the Japanese singer, songwriter, dancer and choreographer’s career. The concert will take place at Tokyo’s iconic Nippon Budokan, with doors opening at 5:00 PM and the performance beginning at 6:00 PM.

The Budokan concert has been presented as a long-held goal for Ayumu Imazu and represents his first announced performance at the landmark Tokyo venue. The announcement came during his 2026 Tokyo performance at Zepp DiverCity, where the concert was revealed as his next major live challenge.

The timing is particularly significant because the concert follows the release of Ayumu Imazu’s second album, CLASSIC, in May 2026 and his largest Japanese tour to date, Ayumu Imazu The CLASSIC TOUR 2026. The nine-city tour was reported as sold out across all performances, providing the immediate live context for the Budokan show.

CLASSIC is an important part of the musical backdrop for the 2027 concert. The album contains tracks including CLASSIC, Bassline, GG, Sugar Rush, Jetlag Romance, MISS INTERNATIONAL, BOUNCE BACK, Elevate, OTHER SIDE and Home.

Fans can therefore expect a large-scale concert built around Ayumu Imazu’s pop, R&B and dance-oriented sound, with a production considerably larger than his previous club and hall performances. The exact 2027 setlist, supporting performers and detailed stage production have not yet been announced.

The concert will also follow several years of increasing live activity, including his 2025 performances and the 2026 CLASSIC tour. The Budokan show is consequently positioned as a new chapter rather than simply another date on the 2026 tour.

Event dates

Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 at Nippon Budokan will take place on one date:

• Sunday, January 31, 2027
• Doors: 5:00 PM
• Performance: 6:00 PM
• Venue: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

The official announcement confirms that the event is scheduled for January 31, with opening at 5:00 PM and the concert beginning at 6:00 PM.

The performance is a single-date Tokyo concert rather than a multi-day festival. Because there is only one Budokan date, ticket availability can be particularly important for visitors planning travel from outside Tokyo.

The organizers state that opening and performance times may change. Visitors should therefore check the latest official information before traveling to the venue.

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Venue & festival site

The concert will be held at Nippon Budokan, one of Japan’s best-known large-scale indoor venues.

Venue: Nippon Budokan
Address: 2-3 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8321, Japan

Nippon Budokan was completed in 1964 in Kitanomaru Park near the Imperial Palace. Although originally established as a major center for Japanese martial arts, the venue is also used for concerts, cultural programs, educational events and large-scale commercial performances.

The venue’s distinctive octagonal structure and central Tokyo location have made it an important destination for major Japanese and international artists.

For Ayumu Imazu, the Budokan concert is especially significant because the official announcement describes the performance as a long-standing goal and a new challenge in his career.

The concert layout will determine the final seating arrangement, stage dimensions and sightlines. The organizers specifically warn that depending on the stage shape, live performance structure and venue characteristics, some seats may have limited views of performers or parts of the production.

Full lineup

The currently announced lineup is:

• Ayumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu is the principal and currently announced performer for the January 31 concert. No separate support act or guest performer has been officially announced for the Budokan performance.

The concert follows the release of his second studio album, CLASSIC, and his 2026 nine-city national tour. The album was released in May 2026 after a gap of approximately four years between his second album and previous full-length release.

The final guest lineup, if any, may be announced closer to the performance. The published event information currently focuses on Ayumu Imazu as the sole headline performer.

Headliners & featured artists

Ayumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu is a Japanese singer, songwriter, dancer and choreographer whose work combines pop, R&B and dance influences. His international background and bilingual artistic approach have become important parts of his musical identity.

His recent catalogue includes CLASSIC, Bassline, GG, Sugar Rush, Jetlag Romance, MISS INTERNATIONAL, BOUNCE BACK, Elevate, OTHER SIDE and Home from the CLASSIC album.

The 2026 release of CLASSIC was accompanied by an extensive live campaign. The album’s visual and musical direction provides a strong indication of the material that can form part of his 2027 live repertoire, although the exact Budokan setlist has not yet been announced.

His earlier songs are also likely to remain relevant to the concert program. His 2025 live release, Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2025 – unbounded -, documented songs including Tangerine, ACCHI KOCCHI, PARADISE, HONEYCOMB, Obsessed, Butterfly, Lonely Boy, Sunshower, ATARI, BANDAGE, HOWL and Superstar, along with an encore.

Stages & performance areas

Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 is a single-artist concert rather than a multi-stage festival, so the event will be centered on the main Budokan performance stage.

The final production design has not been published. The stage configuration will determine which sections of the arena receive the closest views and whether any seats have partially obstructed sightlines.

The official ticket precautions specifically warn that the shape of the stage, live performance structure and characteristics of the venue may result in some seats having limited visibility of performers or other elements of the show. Tickets will not be refunded because of poor visibility.

The Budokan’s distinctive arena arrangement allows large concert productions to use the floor and surrounding seating areas for a variety of stage configurations. The precise arrangement for Ayumu Imazu’s performance should be confirmed through the official seating information when the final layout is published.

Stage-by-stage schedule

Because this is a single-headliner concert, there is no separate stage-by-stage festival schedule.

Main Budokan stage

The concert will be built around Ayumu Imazu’s headline performance, with the production expected to combine his vocals, choreography and live visual presentation.

The exact running order has not yet been announced. The concert may draw from his CLASSIC album as well as earlier singles and live favorites, but individual songs should not be treated as confirmed until an official setlist is released.

His 2026 live appearances have already featured songs such as CLASSIC, Bassline, Obsessed, Superstar, HOWL and Home. These performances provide useful context for his current repertoire, although they do not constitute the confirmed 2027 Budokan setlist.

Any opening act, guest appearance or additional performance segment would be announced separately if added to the program.

Set times

The confirmed schedule is:

• 5:00 PM: Doors open
• 6:00 PM: Concert begins

The organizers have not published a confirmed ending time. Visitors should allow sufficient time for entry procedures before the scheduled start.

The official ticket information states that opening and performance times may change, while the performance content may also be partially changed because of unforeseen circumstances.

Fans traveling from another part of Tokyo should consider the expected post-concert crowd around Kudanshita Station when planning their return journey.

Ticket types

The published ticket structure includes a standard reserved seat and a limited upgrade option.

Reserved Seat

The standard reserved-seat ticket is approximately $62 USD, based on the published ticket price and a reference exchange rate of roughly ¥157 to $1.

This ticket provides admission to the concert with an assigned seat inside the Budokan. The final seating location depends on the official seating allocation and stage configuration.

Reserved Seat with Upgrade T-shirt

The premium upgraded option is approximately $108 USD. It combines the standard concert ticket with an upgrade that provides a better seat category and an original event T-shirt.

The official information lists the base ticket and upgrade together at approximately $108 USD, while the upgrade portion itself is approximately $46 USD.

The upgrade was offered through a dedicated process to eligible fan-club ticket purchasers, and the official announcement states that the upgraded ticket includes a better seat and an original T-shirt.

All prices shown here are approximate USD conversions. The actual Japanese ticket price is charged through the official ticketing service in its published currency.

Ticket release & booking

Ticket sales were introduced through several advance stages.

The earliest ticket opportunity was the Ayumu Imazu Official Fan Club advance lottery, which ran from June 21 through June 28, 2026. This was followed by additional official, Ticket Pia and convenience-store-related lottery stages.

Ticket Pia also conducted several advance rounds, including official advance, Pia-exclusive advance and pre-reserve stages. The published Ticket Pia page now shows those advance applications as closed.

An ePlus pre-order period ran from August 28 through September 13, 2026, and is also now closed.

The official Ayumu Imazu announcement currently marks the concert as sold out. However, the same announcement states that additional ticket sales may be introduced if equipment or production seats become available.

Visitors should therefore monitor the official Ticket Pia listing and Ayumu Imazu’s official channels rather than purchasing from unofficial resale sources.

VIP & premium seating

There is no separately advertised VIP lounge, backstage visit or meet-and-greet package in the current official information.

The principal premium option is the upgraded ticket with an original T-shirt.

Better seating

The upgrade provides a better seat compared with the standard reserved-seat allocation. The precise location is determined by the event’s seating allocation.

Original T-shirt

The upgrade includes a limited original Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 T-shirt, making it both a premium seating option and a commemorative merchandise package.

Eligibility

The official BMSG announcement states that the T-shirt upgrade was available to people who had won and paid for tickets through the Official Fan Club advance and could subsequently apply for the upgrade lottery.

The published information does not currently describe additional premium benefits such as early entry, backstage access or a meet-and-greet.

Event rules

Visitors should review the published admission conditions before attending.

• Preschool children are not permitted to enter.
• Elementary school-age children and older require a ticket.
• Opening and show times may change.
• Performance content may be partially changed because of unforeseen circumstances.
• Some seats may have obstructed views.
• Tickets are not refundable because of poor visibility.
• Cameras will be present for photography and video recording.
• Recorded material may be commercialized or used for promotional purposes.
• Audience members may appear in recorded footage.
• Wheelchair users should contact the performance inquiry desk after purchasing tickets.
• Visitors should follow venue staff instructions throughout the event.

The organizers also note that the stage design, live structure and characteristics of Nippon Budokan may affect visibility from individual seats.

How to get there

Nippon Budokan is located in Kitanomaru Park in central Tokyo.

The closest major station is Kudanshita Station, served by:

• Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
• Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
• Toei Shinjuku Line

The official Budokan access information recommends Exit 2, approximately five minutes on foot from the venue.

During major events, Kudanshita Station and the surrounding pedestrian routes can become crowded. The venue advises visitors to use alternative exits when station congestion occurs, particularly after the event.

Visitors can also reach the wider Kitanomaru Park area from Takebashi and other nearby central Tokyo transport connections, although Kudanshita is the principal access point for concertgoers.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is strongly recommended for the Budokan concert.

Nippon Budokan does not have a visitor parking facility or visitor bicycle parking. The official venue specifically asks visitors to use public transportation.

Nearby Kitanomaru Park parking facilities may be available, but the venue warns that these can become heavily congested depending on the season and event schedule.

The official information identifies Kitanomaru Park Third Parking as a reference option. During music concerts, ordinary cars can enter from one hour before the venue opening time, subject to the parking facility’s operating conditions.

For a 5:00 PM door opening, visitors who intend to drive should check the current parking rules and availability before traveling. Public transport remains the most practical option for most concertgoers.

Accommodation areas

Kudanshita and Jimbocho

Staying around Kudanshita or Jimbocho provides convenient access to Nippon Budokan and is useful for visitors who want a short post-concert journey.

Tokyo Station and Marunouchi

Tokyo Station is convenient for visitors arriving by Shinkansen or using long-distance rail services. The area also has extensive hotel options and straightforward connections to Kudanshita.

Akihabara and Ochanomizu

These districts provide a mixture of hotels, restaurants and shopping while remaining well connected to central Tokyo.

Shinjuku

Shinjuku offers a large selection of accommodation and extensive evening dining options. Visitors can reach Kudanshita by subway and other rail connections.

Shibuya

Shibuya is farther from the Budokan but can suit visitors who want to combine the concert with Tokyo’s entertainment, shopping and dining districts.

Food & drink

The Budokan is located within Kitanomaru Park, so visitors should plan meals around the surrounding Tokyo districts rather than relying entirely on the immediate park area.

Jimbocho, Kudanshita, Otemachi and Suidobashi all offer restaurants and cafés within convenient traveling distance.

Visitors arriving several hours before the concert can eat in Jimbocho or around Tokyo Station before heading toward the venue. After the concert, central Tokyo provides considerably more dining options than the immediate park surroundings.

Because concert entry and post-show movement can be busy, eating before arriving at the venue may be more convenient for visitors who do not want to leave the venue area late at night.

Food and beverage policies inside the Budokan can depend on the individual concert, so visitors should check event-specific instructions before bringing food or drinks into the venue.

Accessibility

Wheelchair users are specifically addressed in the official event precautions.

Customers attending in wheelchairs should first purchase their tickets and then contact the designated performance inquiry desk so the organizer can make the appropriate arrangements.

Because the final concert layout can affect accessible viewing positions and routes, wheelchair users should not assume that a standard seating location will automatically correspond to the wheelchair viewing arrangement.

Nippon Budokan is located approximately five minutes from Kudanshita Station, and visitors with mobility requirements should allow additional time for the journey through Kitanomaru Park.

Anyone requiring assistance should contact the concert organizer in advance where possible and confirm the appropriate entrance and seating procedure.

Best days to attend

There is only one performance date for Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 at Nippon Budokan:

Sunday, January 31

Because there is no alternative Tokyo performance, January 31 is the only opportunity to experience this particular Budokan production.

The Sunday schedule, with doors at 5:00 PM and the concert at 6:00 PM, also gives visitors most of the daytime to explore Tokyo before heading toward Kitanomaru Park.

The single-date format makes ticket availability particularly important. The official announcement currently states that the event is sold out, although additional production-seat releases may occur later.

For travelers coming from outside Tokyo, staying around Kudanshita, Jimbocho or Tokyo Station can simplify the evening journey after the concert.

Previous year’s highlights

The most important recent reference point is Ayumu Imazu The CLASSIC TOUR 2026, his largest Japanese tour at the time. The tour covered nine cities and was reported by BMSG as sold out across all performances. The Tokyo date took place at Zepp DiverCity on June 21, 2026.

The tour supported the second album CLASSIC, released in May 2026. The album represented a major new stage in his recorded work and included songs such as CLASSIC, Bassline, GG, Sugar Rush, Jetlag Romance, MISS INTERNATIONAL, BOUNCE BACK, Elevate, OTHER SIDE and Home.

Ayumu Imazu’s 2025 live activity also provides useful context. His LIVE 2025 – unbounded – performance at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in November 2025 was sold out, with the published program including songs such as Tangerine, ACCHI KOCCHI, PARADISE, HONEYCOMB, Obsessed, Butterfly, Lonely Boy, Sunshower, ATARI, BANDAGE and HOWL.

Earlier in 2025, he also performed LIVE 2025 “ERA – FINAL -” at Hibiya Park Outdoor Music Hall. That concert had an assigned-seat format and continued his progression toward larger Japanese venues.

The 2027 Nippon Budokan concert therefore follows a clear progression through increasingly large-scale live productions, culminating in his first announced Budokan performance.

Official tickets

The official Ticket Pia listing for Ayumu Imazu LIVE 2027 at Nippon Budokan contains the event details, ticket information and current sales status.

https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2670512

The official Ayumu Imazu announcement confirms the January 31, 2027 date, 5:00 PM doors, 6:00 PM start and current sold-out status, while noting that additional production-seat tickets may potentially be released.

Ayumu Imazu 日本武道館公演 開催決定！

BMSG also provides the official ticket price and upgrade information for the concert.

https://bmsg.tokyo/live/ayumuimazu_budokan/

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